Dana vs Emerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

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Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

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Dana Rank #4,273

Emerald Rank #4,117

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Dana or Emerald more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Dana and Emerald mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin).

Are Dana and Emerald boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Emerald is primarily a boy name.